Ranchos del Vado , Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575(Rio Arriba County)

The entire ranch is surrounded by public lands on three sides: to the north lies the Rio Chama State Wildlife Area which encompasses both the El Vado Lake as well as Lake Heron, two of the main trout, salmon fishing and water sport attractions in northern New Mexico. Along its western and southern boundary run the Rio Chama and Rio Nutrias, both of which are highly recognized in the fly fishing community of New Mexico for their abundance of blue trout. Nearby Abiquiu Lake and the renowned Ghost Ranch have become known around the world thanks to Georgia OKeefes celebrated paintings. Abiquiu Lake is a mere 30 minutes south from Ranchos del Vado. The ranch borders along its eastern boundary another privately held large ranch.

Hunting is allowed across the ranch, with elk, deer and turkey being quite abundant. Should you prefer water sports, Heron Lake is a wake-free lake whereas El Vado and Abiquiu Lakes allow motor boating of all varieties. Skiers and snowboarders will not have it very far to Pagosa Springs, Durango and Wolf Creek in Colorado or Santa Fe.

Well maintained gravel roads run for 28 miles throughout the ranch. An electric power line runs across the ranch, and telephone lines are buried along each of the roadways throughout the ranch. A few land owners on the ranch have drilled wells and obtained excellent drinking water at a depth of around 350 feet.

In summary, the Ranchos del Vado Ranch is placed in one of the best spots in New Mexico. With water being of highest value in New Mexico, this ranch's close proximity to the Chama and Nutrias Rivers as well as the El Vado, Heron and Abiquiu Lakes, this ranch has it all. The fact that it has already been subdivided and entirely surveyed adds additional value. There is no better opportunity in New Mexico to enjoy fishing, hunting, horseback riding, winter sports, boating, snowmobiling, riding your ATV, or just to hike and enjoy the gorgeous ponderosa and canyon landscape and the views towards the distant snow-capped Colorado Rockies. For all these reasons, the Ranchos del Vado Ranch offers a rare opportunity for the outdoors sportsmen and investors.